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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.29, 39,012.53 and 6,286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.29, 39,012.53 and 6,286.86 is: 9,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.29 : 39,012.53 = 6,286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.29/39,012.53 = 6,286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.29x = 39,012.53 × 6,286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.29x = 245,266,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,266,282.92/26,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.31

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